George O'Leary

George O'Leary has gone fishing, literally, as he enjoys the perks of retirement.

Steve Spurrier has no time for that. He is the official University of Florida "Ambassador Ball Coach," a role he takes very seriously.

In the span of a few weeks, he jump-started coach Jim McElwain on naming Jack Del Rio as the starting quarterback, spent hours on his computer watching Florida football practices, suggested athletic director Jeremy Foley should reconsider retiring, and stepped up to take on the "Mr. Two Bits" role for Saturday's opener against Massachusetts in Gainesville.

I presume he may work the concessions stand after greeting everyone who comes...

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